 | This is a container category. Due to its scope, it should contain only subcategories. |
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| This template should not be substituted. |
Usage
Tag categories with {{Container category}} to inform editors that they should not contain anything other than subcategories.
The categories will be added to Category:Container categories. If the template is transcluded on a page outside of the category namespace, the page will not be added to Category:Container categories.
Categories that are part of Wikipedia administration should be tagged with {{Maintenance category}} instead.
See also
{{Category diffuse}}– for noting that included pages should be categorised to the category's sub-categories, if possible{{Parent-only stub category}}– a similar template for use in stub categories
Other category-header templates
A category header template which adds a notice that explains that the category is a [[:Category:Container categories|container category]] which should contain only [[Wikipedia:SUBCAT|subcategories]].
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